Energy Manager

Position Description

SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

As the Energy Manager the main responsibilities will include the management and implementation of a portfolio-wide Energy Management Projects for a clients corporate real estate and operations portfolio. The candidate will work closely with Facility Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Project Specialist, Finance, contractors, consultants, and the client. The candidate will require technical expertise in the following areas:

• Energy markets and utility rate structures

• Energy analytics

• Building operations, BAS/BMS Systems (MUST)

• Building conservation and demand management

• Conducting building energy assessment and energy efficiency measure development

• Ability to manage programs from concept inception to implementation

• Improve Energy Security through Reliability, Resiliency, and Efficiency; Raise Energy Awareness & Stewardship; and Reduce Energy & Operating Costs

• Ensure compliance with all Serco Canada Inc. policies and procedures, including but not limited to Code of Conduct and Ethics, Serco Management System, PDR's, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Energy Audits

• In conjunction with operating personnel (Facility Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, etc.) and through benchmarking analyses, identify and prioritize buildings requiring energy audits, and are energy outliers in the portfolio.

• Conduct energy analysis of utility and meter data, combined with site assessment of energy usage to determine energy end-use; provide assessment of existing systems, development of building-specific energy efficiency measures and associated savings calculations.

Lead the Development and Execution of Energy Saving Projects

• Identifies buildings best suited for energy retrofit projects, and identifies opportunities for specific energy saving measures in buildings.

• Develops energy audit, re-commissioning and carbon neutral study scopes of work.

• Directs consultants throughout the development of audits, the re-commissioning process and the development of deep energy retrofit studies.

• Recommends energy retrofit projects based on their own assessment, or the results of the audits, re-commissioning process and carbon neutral studies.

• Directs the consultant and contractor throughout the feasibility study, design development, tendering, construction and commissioning phases of energy retrofit projects.

• Supports the project management team in the delivery of other projects that have an impact on energy consumption.

• Facilitates tenant communication and engagement.

• Able to develop good ROI energy projects for the annual capital investment funding.

• Able to identify carbon reduction projects for the annual net zero investment funding.

• Understand the business operations for identifying areas of opportunity.

• Manage the delivery of the Services Agreement, ensuring all contractual KPIs are met.

Operational Efficiency

• Implement efficiency measures involving the following specific responsibilities: energy efficiency program management including management of contractors and staff; develop budget and reports.

• Assist in development and oversight of operational efficiency measures, including retro-commissioning, analysis and efficiency measure development from MT&R strategies. Work with Facility Managers and on-site technical staff to drive implementation of operational (low/no cost) energy measures.

• Provide technical review and assessment of external consultant savings calculation methodology as well as technical and economic feasibilities and make recommendations.

• Assist in the measurement and verification of energy savings measures.

Ensure Optimal Building Performance

• Conducts energy assessments when energy consumption varies significantly from expected performance.

• Participates in the development of the building management plan.

• Works closely with building technicians to ensure continuous commissioning and energy performance improvement of building systems.

• Develops and maintain a building improvement tracking system.

• Develops and lead building energy saving committees at targeted facilities.

• Identifies, implementing and tracking energy saving challenges and opportunities.

• Provides a venue for technicians to share experience.

• Educates technicians in energy saving practices and technologies.

• Reviews building performance reports.

• Develops new practices to improve energy performance.

• Implements and maintains sub-metering and measurement and verification systems.

• Monitors energy retrofit project performance and intervene when systems are under-performing.

Design and Produce Sustainability Metrics

• Interprets and translates implications of global GHG standards and targets into strategic information processes and actionable facility management metrics.

• Designs and develops technical requirements for GHG reporting and analysis.

• Guides development of new and enhanced value-added sustainability and GHG offerings to the facility management marketplace.

Support Energy Reporting

• Supports resources and schedule the delivery of internal and external energy reports.

• Supports the Client Facing Teams with their energy reporting needs.

Energy Planning

• Able to do energy planning using different scenarios for energy reduction including Business as Usual scenario.

• Experience with data interpretation and analysis at minimum using EXCL or other specialized software.

• Understand energy financial modelling to develop ROI and cashflow of energy projects.

Training/ Expertise

• Coordinate training/energy awareness initiatives for staff on relevant energy topics.

• Act as a resource to management and field staff in regard to energy management.

• Other duties as required.

• Maintain strong working relationships with key external stakeholders collaborate with corporate groups and other external stakeholders.

• Other related duties relevant to this position as may be required.

• Comply with all regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the operations including occupational health and safety, environmental, drug and alcohol, and quality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION /CERTIFICATIONS:

• University degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and Professional Engineer Designation with minimum 5 years' experience in the energy management, with a thorough background in utility markets, building optimization/controls, and building systems.

• Project Management experience related to the development and implementation of energy retrofits or programs.

• Experience with RETScreen Management software.

• Experience in conducting Measurement and Verification per IPMVP an asset.

• Sound knowledge of economic analysis tools (Life-cycle cost analysis, ROI, NPV, payback).

• CMVP, CEM, LEED accreditation is an asset.

• Proficiency in English and French an asset

• Valid Class G Driver's License is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Level II security clearance is required.

KNOWLEDGE and EXPERENCE

• Ability to work independently, self-starter, and can work with minimal supervision.

• Understanding of Data Centres

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with people across multi-disciplines to ensure program adoption and implementation.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Detail-oriented, professional and approachable.

• Proficiency in report writing and in using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).

• Thorough understanding of energy markets and utility rate structures.

• Energy analytics.

• Strong background in building operations and optimization.

• Development of building conservation and demand management plans.

• Conducting building energy assessment and energy efficiency measure development.

• Ability to manage programs from concept inception to implementation.

• Proficiency in excel and other Microsoft applications.

• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.

• Experience in project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

SKILLS/Competencies (Interpersonal Communication, Financial, Managerial, Problem solving):

• Strategic planning

• Property management

• Regulatory compliance

• Project management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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ID 66411

Recruiting Location : Location CA-ON-Ottawa

Category Facilities/Security

Position Type Full-Time

Security Clearance Reliability Status

Telework Yes - May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position